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Nov 19, 2022 09:13:53   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


Yes, that is wisdom.

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Nov 19, 2022 10:34:41   #
OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


Couldn't agree more. Very well written and thanks for sharing

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Nov 19, 2022 12:00:52   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


BF Bobby was very philosophical. Definitely words to live by πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Nov 19, 2022 12:25:54   #
Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis
 
Well said

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Nov 19, 2022 15:19:54   #
CoDen Loc: Little R, SC
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


Thanks for sharing the Wisdom of BadBobby Its good thoughts as we get up there in our age. I always say I’m Blessed and thank you for the Blessings.
There are a lot of Hills, Bumps, Bad Weather and Roadblocks in life and a lot of Sweet Stuff as well. In the end, it’s not how we die, it’s how we lived. I’ve had a lot helpers and hope I have been a helper too.
Stagers Keep up the good work on the Stage.
🌴😎🌴

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Nov 19, 2022 15:26:27   #
Fireguy Loc: Alton Bay NH
 
CoDen wrote:
Thanks for sharing the Wisdom of BadBobby Its good thoughts as we get up there in our age. I always say I’m Blessed and thank you for the Blessings.
There are a lot of Hills, Bumps, Bad Weather and Roadblocks in life and a lot of Sweet Stuff as well. In the end, it’s not how we die, it’s how we lived. I’ve had a lot helpers and hope I have been a helper too.
Stagers Keep up the good work on the Stage.
🌴😎🌴


πŸ™πŸ™πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Nov 19, 2022 15:32:01   #
Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


my feelings exactly

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Nov 19, 2022 16:53:43   #
CoDen Loc: Little R, SC
 
Fireguy wrote:
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Thanks
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Nov 19, 2022 19:41:26   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
CoDen wrote:
Thanks for sharing the Wisdom of BadBobby Its good thoughts as we get up there in our age. I always say I’m Blessed and thank you for the Blessings.
There are a lot of Hills, Bumps, Bad Weather and Roadblocks in life and a lot of Sweet Stuff as well. In the end, it’s not how we die, it’s how we lived. I’ve had a lot helpers and hope I have been a helper too.
Stagers Keep up the good work on the Stage.
🌴😎🌴


Life is a highway CoDen. Hopefully more smooth than rough. πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Nov 19, 2022 19:58:43   #
nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT
 
BadFisherman.11 wrote:
Wisdom from BadBobby...

I would never trade my friends, or my long-lived life for less white hair or a flat belly.
As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself and less critical.
I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie or for not making up my bed.
Nor for buying that stupid cement gecko that I didn't need but that looks so avant-garde on my patio.
I am entitled to extra treats, to be messy and to be extravagant.
I have seen too many of my dear friends leave this world before they understood the freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to play on my computer until three am and then sleep until noon?
I will dance by myself to those wonderful songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and if I need to weep over a lost love I will.
I will walk the beach in a swimsuit stretched over a bulging body and will dive into the waves with abandon if I so choose, despite the pitying looks from the young. They too will age.
I know I am sometimes forgetful, but some things may be better forgotten. But I do remember all the important things.
Over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not be broken when you lose a loved one, a friend, or when you see a child suffering or when you lose a loving pet?
But broken hearts give us strength, understanding and compassion. A never-broken heart is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair thin and turn white, and to have my youthful laughs forever etched deeply in my face.
As you age it's easier to be positive, you can care less what others think.
I don't question myself. I've earned the right to be wrong and I have got used to being old, it has set me free.
I like the person I have become.
I'm not going to live forever, but while I am here, I will live each day to the fullest and will eat ice cream every day
Wisdom from BadBobby... br br I would never trade... (show quote)


BF11..... You really rang my bell with this one. It takes a looooong time to get the wisdom to understand the importance of the things of which you speak, if you're not a very brilliant and thoughtful younger person.
I sure wasn't. You younger folks here would do well to consider what this man is passing along. The sooner you understand these concepts, the better. It can make a huge difference in your life, bringing contentment , and a truly richer and more satisfying existence.

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Nov 19, 2022 20:48:06   #
CoDen Loc: Little R, SC
 
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Life is a highway CoDen. Hopefully more smooth than rough. πŸ‘πŸ‘


Very true Grizzly. And mine is more smoothly with just little bumps lol.
🌴😎🌴

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Nov 19, 2022 21:10:12   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
CoDen wrote:
Very true Grizzly. And mine is more smoothly with just little bumps lol.
🌴😎🌴


🀣🀣. Last few yrs have been getting smoother. Getting too old to hit anymore potholes than necessary brother πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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Nov 19, 2022 23:15:47   #
Gmchief Loc: New Hampshire coast
 
Fireguy wrote:
Excellent!
Going to dinner with a fellow Stager tonight. I think dessert will be forthcoming. 🍰


Thanks for dinner! We had a very nice evening. And dessert (chocolate peanut butter mousse cake) was delicious. Thanks again for the treat.
P.S. April is not that far off. We’ll be on the water soon enough!

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Nov 20, 2022 00:13:49   #
Fireguy Loc: Alton Bay NH
 
Gmchief wrote:
Thanks for dinner! We had a very nice evening. And dessert (chocolate peanut butter mousse cake) was delicious. Thanks again for the treat.
P.S. April is not that far off. We’ll be on the water soon enough!


Thanks!
The Bride really enjoyed meeting both of you. A good time.
After having strawberry shortcake last night, I had strawberries and vanilla ice cream tonight at Maries 50th reunion.
Looking forward to some time at the harbor thus spring. Hard water fishing is on my agenda before that.

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Nov 20, 2022 08:04:46   #
Gmchief Loc: New Hampshire coast
 
Fireguy wrote:
Thanks!
The Bride really enjoyed meeting both of you. A good time.
After having strawberry shortcake last night, I had strawberries and vanilla ice cream tonight at Maries 50th reunion.
Looking forward to some time at the harbor thus spring. Hard water fishing is on my agenda before that.


πŸ‘

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